and forced to play small time gigs -when by all rights they deserve to be playing jam packed arenas..Either that or they've been forced to play the black metal niche circuit -complete with it's horrible "anti-vocals"...
As for newer heroes -check out Patrick Rondat,Rusty Cooley,Derek Taylor,Joe Stump,Zakk Wylde-these guys are keeping the flame alive-Gary Moore and Yngwie are still around too..
Whomever said talent did not= popularity/sales is very correct-evidence the dark ages of rock music in the last 10-15 years..
I'll take Randy Rhoads over Cobain's ilk anyday -the true worthlessness of the nouveau-grunge scene is becoming evident to more and more people,especially in the 12-15 year old age bracket -I am seeing more and more Motley Crue t-shirts I suspect ,because today's youth rightfully senses the weak and worthless nature of the current grunge scene and yearns for more -The youth is rebelling against the current "anti-music"(and yes that does include rap "music") ..
Check out Iron Maiden's "Paschendale" for some modern
music that actually goes somewhere-the sooner this weak generation crap is flushed down the toilet ,the better..Long live the power and glory of melodic metal and hasten it's return..